Updated September 2026 · 5 picks

Best Newsletter Platforms for Creators (2026)

The best newsletter platforms for creators are beehiiv (free plan, built-in monetization), Kit (formerly ConvertKit, for automation and selling products), Substack (free, 10% of paid subscriptions) and Ghost (open source, from $18/mo).

1. #1

   

   beehiiv

   Free · $49+

   Newsletters · Monetization

   Free plan and built-in monetization without a revenue share.

2. #2

   

   Kit

   Free · $25+

   Newsletters · Monetization

   Email automation plus digital product sales; free plan, paid from $25/mo.

3. #3

   

   Substack

   Free

   Newsletters · Monetization

   Free to start; takes 10% of paid subscriptions.

4. #4

   

   Ghost

   $18

   Newsletters · Monetization

   Open-source publishing with memberships, from $18/mo.

5. #5

   

   SendPulse

   Free · $9.6+

   DM automation · Newsletters

   Email marketing bundled with chat automation.

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